EU AI Act Risk Assessment Calculator with Free Compliance Tool
Use this free EU AI Act compliance risk calculator to quickly assess how your AI systems are classified under EU Regulation 2024/1689. It turns complex legal requirements into a simple, guided assessment so founders, SMEs, and compliance teams can understand their risk level and plan the next steps.
New to the regulation? Start with our EU AI Act overview and AI tools for business compliance guides, then come back to run your first assessment.
How to use your EU AI Act risk assessment results
Once you complete the assessment, you receive an estimated EU AI Act risk level for each AI system you enter and a summary of what that level means in practice. Use this as a starting point to prioritise documentation, governance workflows, technical controls, and vendor checks that align with your obligations.
For high-risk or complex systems, use this calculator as an initial triage, not as final legal advice. Share the exported results with your legal, security, or compliance team so they can validate the risk classification and refine your compliance roadmap.
EU AI Act Compliance Risk Assessment
Assess your AI systems against EU Regulation 2024/1689
Company & AI System Information
Basic Information
AI System Details
Current Compliance Posture
EU AI Act Risk Classification
Risk levels are automatically calculated based on your AI system details.
Compliance Gap Analysis
Rate your current compliance level for each area (0-100%).
Cost Estimation
Estimated compliance costs based on your risk levels and company profile.
Timeline & Deadlines
Key EU AI Act enforcement dates and your compliance timeline.
Compliance Assessment Results
About the EU AI Act
The EU AI Act (Regulation 2024/1689) is the world's first comprehensive legal framework for artificial intelligence. It classifies AI systems by risk level and establishes requirements for each category.
Risk Categories:
- Prohibited: AI systems that violate fundamental rights (e.g., social scoring, real-time biometric identification in public spaces)
- High-Risk: AI systems used in critical contexts (e.g., biometric identification, critical infrastructure, employment, credit scoring)
- Limited-Risk: AI systems with transparency obligations (e.g., chatbots, emotion recognition)
- Minimal-Risk: All other AI systems with minimal requirements
Key Dates:
- February 2, 2025: Prohibited AI systems ban takes effect
- August 2, 2026: High-risk AI systems requirements apply
- August 2, 2027: Full enforcement of all provisions
Reference: Regulation (EU) 2024/1689 of the European Parliament and of the Council
Glossary
- High-Risk AI System
- AI systems used in critical contexts that require conformity assessment, technical documentation, and ongoing monitoring.
- Conformity Assessment
- A process to demonstrate that an AI system meets EU AI Act requirements, typically required for high-risk systems.
- Technical Documentation
- Comprehensive documentation describing the AI system's design, development, operation, and compliance measures.
- Risk Management System
- Ongoing process to identify, evaluate, and mitigate risks throughout the AI system's lifecycle.
- Human Oversight
- Measures to ensure human monitoring and intervention in AI system operation, especially for high-risk systems.
- Data Governance
- Policies and practices for managing data quality, privacy, and security throughout the AI lifecycle.
EU AI Act Compliance Risk Calculator – FAQs
FAQ 1 – What is the purpose of this EU AI Act risk assessment calculator?
This calculator helps you understand how your AI system is likely to be classified under the EU AI Act’s risk‑based framework and what obligations may apply. It translates regulatory concepts into practical questions so non‑lawyers can get an initial view of compliance requirements.
FAQ 2 – Is this tool legally binding or a replacement for legal advice?
No. The results are generated from the information you provide and are intended for educational and planning purposes only. Final decisions about compliance should always be made together with qualified legal or compliance professionals.
FAQ 3 – Who should use this EU AI Act compliance tool?
This tool is designed for startups, SMEs, and product teams that build, deploy, or integrate AI systems for users in the EU. It is especially helpful for founders, product managers, and data leads who need a structured way to discuss risk and obligations before engaging external counsel.
FAQ 4 – What if my AI system appears high‑risk under the EU AI Act?
If your system is flagged as high‑risk, you will typically face stricter requirements around data governance, technical documentation, testing, human oversight, and post‑market monitoring. Use the output to identify priority workstreams and consider engaging specialist advisors to validate your approach.
FAQ 5 – How often should I rerun this assessment?
Repeat the assessment whenever you significantly change your AI system’s purpose, target users, data sources, or deployment geography. Regular reassessment helps keep your EU AI Act compliance strategy aligned with how your AI is actually used in production.
FAQ 6 – Does this tool cover GDPR or other regulations as well?
The calculator focuses on obligations arising from the EU AI Act. Some recommendations may overlap with GDPR or sector‑specific rules, but you should review those frameworks separately or consult experts to ensure full coverage.
